BBQ Austin
Coming March 2021!
Check back for dates regarding BBQ Austin in 2021! We are excited for another year of great BBQ, great music, and a great time!
BBQ Cook Off
BBQ Cook Off
The BBQ Cook-Off hosts teams from all over Texas.
BBQ Austin is sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society and abides by all its regulations and requirements. All contests are ran by a number ranking system designated by the judges at each contest. Every contest is done by a “blind tasting.”
The BBQ Teams set up elaborate rigs and
BBQ Hours:
Friday, March 2021: 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Saturday, March 2021: 11:00 AM- 11:00PM
Parking is $10, cash or credit.
Gate Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children. See tickets page for more information.
Carnival
Carnival
Rodeo Austin is proud to host Austin's largest carnival. The carnival offers more than 60 rides and games for the whole family. Rides and games can be purchased on an individual basis. Most Rodeo Austin rides are $3-4 each.
Unlimited ride wristbands allow you to ride all day for one price and can be purchased at the gate or inside the carnival. Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband are prices at $35 plus fairgrounds admission ($5/child, $8/adult).
For your safety, each carnival ride has height restrictions. There are a limited number of rides that are suitable for younger children, therefore, an unlimited ride wristband may not be a large value for children 36” and smaller.
BBQ Austin Carnival Hours
March – Open 4 p.m.-close
March – Open at 11 a.m.-close
Please note that rides may close due to weather.
Fair Fun
Fair Fun
BBQ Austin will feaure a handful of Fairground favorites including:
- Pony Rides
- Petting Zoo
Hours:
March – Open 4 p.m.-close
March – Open at 11 a.m.- close
Fireworks
Fireworks
BBQ Austin prides itself in hosting one of the best state championship cook-off's. What can make that even better!?
FIREWORKS!
Join us on Friday, March 7th for a tremendous fireworks show. You can see the fireworks explode with the Austin skyline in the background. The show will begin around 8:15 PM. Don't miss it!
BBQ Austin University
BBQ Austin University
Join Aaron Franklin and Friends for a fun filled educational cooking session!
BBQ Austin University
Saturday, March 7th
Rodeo Austin is excited to introduce BBQ Austin University! BBQ Austin University is an educational cooking session featuring Aaron Franklin and Friends. Aaron Franklin is one of the most influential pit masters in the US. He received the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2015. Franklin Barbecue was awarded Texas Monthly coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas, and Bon Appetite's Best Barbecue Joint in America! The first 25 to register will receive a signed copy of the New York Times bestselling book, Franklin Barbecue, A Meat-Smoking Manifesto.
This event includes educational sessions, hands on cooking experience with either pork ribs or chicken, and a special presentation by Aaron Franklin on Tri-tips. Some of the session’s topics include; cooking techniques, preparation and thermometers, pit design and maintenance, rubs and marinades as well as what wood is best for certain flavors! We would love to have you join us at 9AM on Saturday, March 7th.
Event Map & Info
Event Map & Info
Event Map & Info
What are the Hours? UPDATED!
Gates open at 4PM FRIDAY 3/6. Gates for BBQ Austin will be open from 11AM - 11PM SATURDAY 3/7.
How much are the fairground tickets?
$8 adult, $5 kids (ages 3-12), Children ages 2 and under are free.
How much is parking?
$10 at the gate. Parking is not come and go. If you leave, you will be charged again upon return.
Can I use a Ride Share or get dropped off?
Our Pick Up and Drop Off lot is specifically designated for patrons dropping off guests or for those utilizing ride sharing services. Please enter through Gate 4 and proceed to lot G5. It is marked with signage to make it easy to locate.